I loved the two mountains and lifts we went on. They had a good Buddha bowl at the cafeteria. I went on a weekday afternoon and my total was around $120 for renting skis set and lift ticket with free bus ride. Staff are nice and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Mt Seymour - Buddha bowl - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Lovely trails for hiking and snowshoeing, great views of Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam, from easy to more difficult trail levels, Mt Seymour is a great options especially in winter. If you don't have a car like me, the winter shuttle bus from Parkgate community center is very convinient and cheap. We also have done ski classes at Seymour. Very affordable for 159 $ and include clothes and equipment rental for 2 hours. Great slopes for beginners. We will be back for more! read more

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Came here for my first snowboarding less than ever! They have a special sometimes during late winter which includes a lift ticket rentals and a free shuttle with the lesson for under $100( Monday night only ) . As a disabled person, I really appreciate Jimmy, who was my shuttle driver who assisted me getting on and off the bus with my knee walker. His customer service / friendly demeanor probably the highlight of my experience. He definitely went above and beyond! Overall, I enjoyed my lesson as well . Not sure if my instructor was the right fit but I did have fun at least. I also had a chance to order a gin fizz at their bar, which I don't recommend as it was really sweet ...actually probably one of the worst cocktails ever had in my entire life . Shame on me for having a cocktail anyway . But I don't know if I can recommend their food based on my experience . Lastly, I would recommend bringing your own board if you can. While I appreciate the equipment that was included with the Monday night special ...the boards provided were very very heavy. My instructor didn't believe me until he held my board and bindings up compared to his lib Tech orca. The weight of the board is very important/noticeable when you're doing your first exercises where you're lifting the board with 1 foot attached in the snow. After only a couple of minutes, my foot was on fire. Overall good value for the price . In general I think I'm a fan of any place that offers discounted night snowboarding or skiing and is local / accessible for people from all backgrounds / neighborhoods. read more

I am very frustrated over the complete failure of Mt Seymour's reservations website on December 23rd, which prevented my wife and me from reserving a skiing slot. Their site states, "All activities must be purchased in advance," but without functionality, we were left unable to book. Despite multiple attempts to contact their customer service via phone, text, and email, we received no assistance. As long-time season pass holders, we are extremely disappointed, especially during the holiday season when we had booked off time from work to ski with our season passes. NOT RECOMMENDED. read more

Snowboarding beginner lesson - was really amazing, we went for the 15+ complete beginner group and it packed in lots for the two hours - we really recommend going with JT, he was amazing and very supportive. My one negative has to do with the snow boots hire - the sizes come in men only & as a first-timer I was in the dark about how boots should feel. I experienced shooting pain in my calves during the lesson and afterwards had to wait two hours before I could stand up. i am 5'4, female, and have larger than average calves. I run over 10k semi regularly and gym, so I don't think this was an under training issue! recommend double checking with the boot hiring ppl if you worry about calf pain too. read more

We recently booked a 3 day lesson package for our daughter at Mt Seymour The cost for 3 days including equipment rental was $480. The day the lessons were to start Mt Seymour cancelled the lessons due to inclement weather. They refused to issue refunds and would only provide a credit even though bad weather was not our fault. When planes can't take off in bad weather you can elect a refund... not these guys. Is a predatory and slimy way of doing business. My strong advice is to avoid going to Mt Seymour because you cannot be sure when you might get treated badly. Go to Grouse or Cypress. Daniel read more

Worst mountain of all the locals. Overpriced lift passes for runs that aren't groomed or unfixed chairlifts. Don't waste your money last 5 years have been consistently crap. read more

I went to Mt Seymour last Saturday with 2 friends to hike Mystery Lake. None of us were prepared for the weather condition and Mt Seymour looked like Winter Wonderland up upon arrival. There wasn't much crowd comparing to other mountains. The trails had clear markings on them as we hiked, but we couldn't go further than Brockton Point. My friends and I found it slippery and dangerous to hike in the snow and one friend slipped so many times. I was lucky wearing water resistant Nike to keep my feet dry. Some hikers had snowshoes on while hiking, whereas most hikers dressed in summer gears to go on hikes. We had difficulty going down the trails due to snowy slope. We did 4 hour hikes and it was a big surprise seeing tv crew. Be sure to prepare for the weather condition. read more

Went up on a Saturday. First time at this ski resort. Parking is free, there is a shuttle on the bottom of the mountain for a small fee, if you choose not to drive up. They don't/couldn't keep up with the conditions? The parking lot is an ice rink. I wouldn't suggest bringing grandma or grandpa/ handicapped here. It's not wheelchair friendly. The cafeteria and restaurant is basic but very tasty. It is absolutely beautiful up here, the vibe is absolutely different from the Grouse and Cypress. read more

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Great hike with amazing views! Im always looking for hikes that I can so in less then a couple of hours, this is just perfect. It was pretty muddy when I went, but getting dirty is part of it, right? I went Monday morning and it was quite, only saw one other person going up. When I reached the top their were only 2 people, and they shortly left. I had the mountain all to myself. Peaceful!!!! I heard during the weekend especially summer months it gets busy. So I recommend going during the week. Highlights: Its free Free parking Well marked trail Nice view at top Warning lots of mosquitos in the summer! read more

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Review for summer camp. Beware the trap of allowing your kids belonging to be left in cubbies on the mountain. Don't expect the items to return. My kiddos brand new jacket was stolen and never returned, in spite of it being very identifiable and clearly labeled. They didn't seem to think it was very important when I contacted them to report it missing. Changes need to be made to ensure kids belongings are safe while attending the camp. read more

I love snowboarding and I have to say out of all the mountains Mt. Seymour would be the disappointing one. They don't have challenging runs or many runs compared to its competitor. Only thing i like is that every year they do Monday as ladies night. Which means ladies pay $5 or free to go in. But I have never done ladies night because it is a Monday and I am always busy on Mondays Came here snowshoeing with a friend. It was fun but we went more than half way and we saw a avalache warning sign and had to turn back because we were not equipped. There is not much to see in the snowshoe trail. But the good part is that because we came when 1 of the trail was closed, they gave us a 10% discount and we didn't even have to ask for it. I rented my snowshoe from them and the right feet wasn't working properly. it kept on coming loose. As well, when I got my pass they didn't tell me where I can get the hook to hook my day pass onto my jacket. So i ended up randomly sticking it somewhere. read more

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This place has the worst customer service I've ever experienced. As a multi year pass Holder with the family, you would think that would earn some common courtesy, instead, this place is willing to lose my business for 25 dollars. I won't be spending another dime here. Shame, the supervisor I spoke with seemed fine with the fact the business was gone. I didn't raise a fuss, but I'd rather lose 75 dollars to refund all 3 children from lessons and never give this place another cent or props( which I used to do), than let them take 25 dollars from me due to an error in booking. read more

Vancouverites are spoiled for choice in the mountain department, so there are a lot of differing opinions on where to go, but for a visiting flatlander without a car who's looking to spend an easy day in the mountains, with some beautiful views of Vancouver, Mt. Seymour is a great place to start. There is currently a shuttle bus that picks up twice daily just outside of the Rupert Skytrain stop. It's $8 CAD cash per way. Check Mt. Seymour's website for specific times, but note that there are only a few shuttles returning to Rupert throughout the day, otherwise the shuttle picks up/drops off at the less central Parkdale Community Centre location. The vehicle is a converted school bus, but it runs like a tank (which you want when it's winding through snowy precarious mountain roads). The region has recently had record once-in-a-decade snowfalls, so I wanted to try out the snowshoe trails. If you don't already have snowshoes, it's cheaper to rent them in town than on the mountain, but most businesses open too late to then catch the shuttle bus, so I ended up getting them on Mt. Seymour. As others have noted, you have to pay for a trail access pass along with your equipment rental. The total rental/trail pass combo will run you just under $30. They try to gauge the equipment return time to coordinate with sunset, so the later it is in the season, the longer you'll likely be able to use your rentals. The trail up to Dog Mountain was a good workout for a beginner snowshoer, if a bit sporty in places. The nature of the hikes is obviously contingent on the amount of snow that they have up there, so others could experience completely different conditions from the day I was there. The view on the summit of Dog Mountain opens out onto a comprehensive sweep of the city of Vancouver and its surroundings. I also tried out several trails on the other side of Mt. Seymour's snowboarding/skiing area. The routes were well marked, with maps and stakes posted at regular intervals. At times it was so quiet, with the snow muting all sounds, that I could virtually hear my heartbeat. Total magic. The noisy cafeteria-style food hut has all the usual fried and junky offerings like fries and chicken tenders, so bring snacks from home if you want some healthier and less pricey options. read more

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Several websites have listed the Mount Seymour hike (to the peak) as one of the "top ten" around Vancouver for SPECTACULAR, panoramic scenery of the lower mainland. It also listed the hike as "Intermediate" in difficulty. Having lived in Vancouver for 20 years and being a pretty experienced hiker, from the descript, I expected the vistas to knock me out of my hiking boots and onto my flat sorry excuse for an Asian ass. My formula for a good hike is simple - the beauty of the hike should meet or exceed my exertion level on the hike. Sorry, but I'm just selfish that way. Nothing pisses me off more than scrambling over boulders and rock faces, tripping over big tree roots, dehydrating in the searing heat without little opportunity for shade, sliding down slope after mountain of loose rocks, only to be met with pond after puddle of standing, muddy water that resembles a hippopotamus' wet dream of a mud hole, or sewage plant run off. The trail starts off innocently enough - on the easy side of moderate with moderate elevation punctuated by small snippets of sharper climbs. The terrain is also do-able - some larger and loose rocks. Dried-up creek beds are covered with little wooden bridge-ettes, which are all in good shape. A section of loose rock is even kept under control with some wire fencing. The trail is also well-maintained, cleared of foliage, with markers EVERYWHERE. You'd have to be an idiot-and-a-half to get hopelessly lost (and I'm the idiot to prove it). It's as if the trail maintenance people could read my mind - every time I thought, "Hey, where the @#*$&# am I?" another little orange marker or blue-felt tipped sign appears on a rock or a tree. I did this hike as a clueless and directionless woman and did not get lost once. The trail is 9km roundtrip with 450m elevation gain. For the first 2km or so, the hike is...how shall I put this - as boring as the top of Donald Trump's pasty bald head. (His toupee is much more enthralling.) With some Pacific Northwest hikes you can enjoy the stately evergreens flanking either side of the trail, wildflowers, or even berry bushes to munch on. Nothing like that here. Trail is mostly exposed and full of rocks and boulders, with the occasional tree root thrown in for good measure. Each step may also be a good climb up, sometimes requiring steady pacing or even hands. Despite this being one of the driest summers, the dirt on the ground was also curiously damp. At about 2.5km to 3.0km into the trail, the trail markers start getting spotty. This is unfortunate, as this is where the trail really gets down to business. Endless climbs then dips requiring very careful foot placement. Don't be lulled by the scant 450m gain, because this is a NET GAIN. There is a lot of unnecessary ups and downs on this trail. Did you hear a woman cursing up and down the Seymour trail on Thursday, July 30, then proclaim, "Bears, take me now! Serenity now!" That was me. There are two peaks before reaching Seymour - ones which overlook Indian Arm and the lower mainland - and both are are welcomed sight, especially compared to the bland rice cake boredom of the first 2kms. However - nothing to tip it off the scale of wowness for me. After the second peak and before Seymour a big sign tells you that things are going to get hairy after this point. By this they mean big boulders, narrow rocky paths that drop off on the other side. In dry weather, they were fine, but I could imagine that, in the rain and slick, this hike could be hell. I brought my 5lb (2.72kgs) DSLR and took less than 5 pictures, and this is an indication of how bland the hike was for me. If you're from a country where ISIS is a constant feature in your life, this hike will seem out-of-this-world for you. My memories are shin splints in both legs and thigh muscles which are sore even two days later. If you go, bring plenty of water (unless you want to get dysentery by venturing to drink from the puddles), have good hiking boots with stable ankle support. This is not mentioned in any of the sites I found online. This is a good workout, but so is the Marine Corps training program...and you get to meet a lot of cute guys in the Marine Corps, but I was the only one on the hike for most of the way up at 10am. read more

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Do it for the gorgeous view at the end. It's worth it!! This is about a 2.5 hour hike, branching off the Seymour main trail to the Dog Mountain Trail.On the way, you will pass by First Lake, a small lake that's an indicator of the beginning of the Dog Mountain trail. There's lots of tree roots and large boulders on the way, so there is some climbing involved. It wasn't too busy when we went, and there were a lot of families doing it. At the top, the view is stunning. There's smooth rocks up there for you to relax and perhaps enjoy some lunch/ snacks. I agree with Kat S that this was a very buggy trail. We were constantly followed by bugs, and the buzzing drove us crazy. Bring bug spray and sunscreen, and you should be all set for a spectacular view at the top! read more

Mt Seymour - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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The mountain is okay, nothing spectacular, the lifts are old and the runs are short, but the one-star is for their website and customer service. I've never encountered such a crappy online ordering platform before. It doesn't work on mobile (iOS, Safari browser) at all. On my laptop, I tried using both Firefox and Chrome and still can't get it to work. The problem is their RFID card system. The card costs $5 upfront and is supposed to be reloadable. But as soon as you enter your card info in their system, you can only select weekend or holiday passes. You no longer have the option of selecting a weekday. The only way to purchase weekday passes is by paying an extra $5 every time. Calling their customer service number is useless. No one picks up the phone. It cycles you between hold and the automated menu over and over again until it hangs up on you. I've even tried DMing them on Instagram, but no luck. You'd think Seymour would be interested in knowing that their system isn't allowing people to reload certain passes on their cards, that's money lost for them. I was also interested in inquiring about lessons but I guess I'll go to Cypress instead. read more

The first time I attempted this hike it was rainy (warning sign 1) and all of Seymour was pretty much inside a cloud. I literally could not see 10 feet in front of me (warning sign 2). We got to the parking lot and there were absolutely no cars there (warning sign 3) except for one tourist who got out to take pictures. Pretty sure all she got were white and grey pixels in the photo. We went to get our Grouse Grind on instead. Fast forward two weeks later and we tried again. This time 30 degrees and not a cloud in sight. Thankfully most of the trail is shaded so even on a hot day it isn't too bad. I would rate the hike as easy as there is very little elevation gain. Much of the elevation gain is done in a vehicle before you get to the parking lot. The hike is more obstacle training as there are many roots, rocks and uneven surfaces to get through. It's a short hike to the lookout at only 2.5 km one way and takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to get there. Perhaps budget 2.5 to 3 hours round trip. Once at the lookout you get great views overlooking Burnaby and Vancouver. When I went during the afternoon on a mid-summer day it was a bit hazy to see off in the distance. I think a sunset view would be absolutely stunning. Overall, it's a nice easy hike that anyone can do. Personally I enjoy more of a challenge/workout and it would have been nice if it were a tad less hazy but nonetheless still a gem that you have to do at least once. If I could, I'd give Dog Mountain 3.5 stars. Unfortunately I can't comment on snowshoeing the trail, but it would seem like a nice workout during the winter. read more

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Re: snowshoeing @ Seymour Great place to do some snowshoeing on the week-end. Feel free to bring your dog as well. People have let their dogs off-leash but there are park rangers that patrol the trails and you could be fined if they catch you! Unfortunately, if you are just doing snowshoeing, you are only able to park on the hill and not in the parking lots. Expect a 15-20 minute hike to the trails from your place on the hill. The earlier you go the better as you get a closer parking spot. After 10 am on the weekend you'll be hiking longer than that! read more

Mt Seymour - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Mt Seymour has excellent views of the city on a clear sunny day. You can also see heavily snow covered trees reminiscent of a Dr. Seuss world. I think the mountain could do better on its snowshoe rental procedure. Today, it seemed as if they were understaffed (but that could be because it was the day of New Year's Eve). I went in just after 2:30 to rent snowshoes just till 4:00, when they close. I had to pay for a rental & trail pass at almost full price $26. They didn't offer the option of snowshoe rentals without the trail pass. One trail is free to use, and since my friend had her own snowshoes, we planned to walk the free trail. Nonetheless, I still had to pay for a trail pass I didn't use. I recommend going to this mountain for its great location, trails and views. If skiing, it is worth your while for a day or evening. I've tried some green & blue runs here. If snowshoeing, it's better to bring your own pair & walk the free trail. Otherwise, make sure you come early enough to make your rental & pass worth the cost. read more

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Scammers... I bought 2 tickets for the NYE Family First Night. They cancelled the event but they refused to pay me back the money. I called the customer service and they said a manager would be in touch... they never did... read more

Oh my!! What a gorgeous hike without the same level of strenuousness, or as far as Squamish Chief! It took us about 3 hours, but at this time of the year and on such a warm sunny day, we were not expecting there to be packed snow/ice on the trail still, The trail markers make it fairly easy to follow for the most part, except for a few spots. There aren't that many signs pointing the way so you pretty much need to know where you're going, check the website or ask the other hikers if you're confused. I loved every moment of this hike though, even when I did fall into ice holes or fell flat on my face in the mud on the way back. The view was well worth it! Go on a sunny, clear day. read more

Mt Seymour - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Aww, this might have been the last chance to snow shoe or Yak Track on Seymour for the winter. Not that there is a lack of snow, the level is a good 14 ft high or so, but while it's hovering around the freezing mark, it's getting fairly sticky on the trail. You can pretty much walk on the hard pack now. At the top, we huddled together and had some thermos coffee and a snack while enjoying shelter in an open room which has been dug into the snow! A couple of guys with shovels dug this little fortress last night and apparently accommodated a large group of people for a meal! Amazing idea. We had a great afternoon, and practically had the free side of the mountain to ourselves ;} read more

This review is for skiing lessons, rather than the mountain itself, although it's a lovely hike in the summer, so I'd give it 5 stars for that too! Learning to Ski on Mount Seymour: My husband, friend and I all enrolled on one of the adult camps at Mount Seymour. It was just over $200 for a two day camp, including all the rental equipment and ski lifts. I LOVED it! We'd have a lesson for 2.5 hours each morning, then we could use the lifts as much as we liked to keep practicing in the afternoon. Day 1: We were all placed in a "never-ever" group for complete newbies. They split us into groups of 5, and showed us everything, from how to clip into our skis to how to wander around on the slopes. At first we practiced on teeny hills, walking back up, then getting used to turning and stopping. Then we started on one of the rookie runs (that has a magic carpet to bring you back up the slope.) By the end of the lesson we could all make it down the super-easy hill, stopping and turning. Day 2: This was sooo much more fun! We kept improving until we could all zoom down the longer green run. We learnt how to use the chair-lifts so we could spend a lot longer on each run. We also started to introduce parallel skiing in-between our snow-plow turns, so things started getting faster! By the end of the day we had been to the top of the mountain and somehow skied the whole way down - TWICE! If you are thinking of learning to ski from scratch, these lessons were a fun, and not-too-terrifying way to get started. read more

People who claim that the Grouse Grind is the best "hike" in Vancouver make me want to barf. Seriously. The Grouse Grind is a fitness test and an endurance test, but it's not a real hike. And yet thousands of tourists and locals alike get conned every year into thinking the Grouse Grind is the best hike Vancouver has to offer. But how misled they are! If you're looking for a REAL hike in Vancouver (in the late summer: August-October), may I introduce you to the Dog Mountain trail on the top of Mount Seymour, in Mount Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver. Here's a hike that includes: - alpine lakes - rugged but easily-scalable terrain - large trees in the lush overgrown forest - minimal elevation gains (predominantly horizontal) - ravens swooping overhead - breathtaking panoramic views at the end - FREE parking - no admission fees - 100% driveable - located 20 minutes from Vancouver ... this is it. Whether you're in town for one day looking for one hike to do, or whether you're a life-long local, I highly recommend the Dog Mountain trail because it meanders through forest in a relatively easy fashion, although you do have to clamber up through tree roots and boulders, but because it's not all vertical, it can actually be enjoyed and you can do it *leisurely* (which you CANNOT do on the Grind). You can take a break at First Lake (the first alpine meltwater lake) or wait until the end of the trail where you end up at a granite outcropping where the forest opens up and you've got a panoramic view overlooking the entire city, the Fraser Valley, all the way to Mount Baker and Vancouver Island - a view arguably even more expansive than what you get from from the top of Grouse. And the best part? Ravens swoop overhead. And guess what? Going back is even easier. read more

As a ski hill, it is great for beginners. However, it's not my cuppa tea. As a snowshoeing paradise... this mountain rules. Advice: Don't pay to snowshoe here, just park at the far end of the parking lot, and hike up just west of the ski hill. The provincial park provides a lot of hiking choices with varying difficulties. And its free! In about an hour and a bit you can be right behind the Ski hill peak overlooking the entire city. Views of Baker, and the island are breathtaking on a clear day. And PLEASE don't end up like one of those Muppets who hike unprepared. Bring extra warm clothes (even if it is +2 and sunny), a lighter and headlamp, extra food, tea, cell phone, shovel, and a friend. Even if you think it'll be a short easy hike. You never know! read more

Apparently this is a very popular trail for snowshoeing! This trail gets packed! I would give it a 5 if it wasn't so busy, but I like my trekking a bit less crowded. It also gets pretty packed down, so snowshoes aren't really necessary. Dogs are allowed on the trail with a leash, but not everyone is so kind to have picked up after their dogs. Just because it is called Dog Mountain doesn't mean it needs to be littered with feces. Some people also haven't figured out trail etiquette. Move out of the way for people coming, especially is someone is coming at you downhill. Move out of the way for faster hikers. It is common courtesy, and some people just don't get it. And for goodness sakes, please don't stop mid trail. Sorry, I end my rant here. Despite the crowding, it's a great trail that is free, with a fabulous view at the end. Just get there early! read more

Concur with earlier reviews: the trail etiquette was especially poor. I might suspect it was simply a busy Sunday, but there was a decided lack of sense in the great outdoors this afternoon. Although the trail is often advertised as 'easy', I would suggest that it is at the difficult end of easy: gnarled tree roots can make for tenuous steps, snow packs even in late June, and some mucky areas -- you really do want to have good shoes and a keen pair of eyes. Deceptively simple stretches can give way to rocky outcrops that are more tricky than they seem. I'm not suggesting this should deter anyone; but you might want to think twice if bringing folks who are expecting generally smooth walking. Crowds are a problem: it's not overwhelming, but if you prefer quiet this will definitely not suit you. The car park had ample space. Overall, it's a very pleasant trail -- very accessible, but therefore very popular. THe views are worth the hike. read more

Because I only went snowshoeing, I can really rate it for that. There was a large snow dump on the trails so it was super cool to see the fluffy snow and the accumulation on the tree branches. I didn't think I would enjoy it but ended up loving it. The snow made a huge difference in enjoyment. I would come back again when it snows. The only two kinks in the experience was the parking and rentals. For snowshoeing, they make you park down the side of the road which is a bit of a hike to the chalet. We just parked anywhere and close as possible. Just tell them that you're there to ski. As for the rentals. It was so backed up and the customer service was terrible. It was obivous that the previous rental before us did not go well but we ended up with a disgruntal worker. There was some mix up with the forms and the transition to forms to payment got mixed up, which only took longer. I think I was in there for at least 30 mins to rent a pair of snowshoes. Although the beginning of the process was annoying, at the end it was well worth it. Make sure to wear some water resistant boots or shoes! read more

I've got to admit when it comes to skiing I'm a snob. Having skied Whistler and Blackcomb for the past 20 years I am spoiled rotten with the service and amenities that those mountains have to offer. Recently we received free passes for Mt. Seymour, a local hill only 30 minutes drive from home. We decided to see what Seymour had to offer. We went up on a beautiful Easter Sunday. The drive up was nice and relaxing and parking was not a problem. I thought it would be busier but I guess its nearing the end of the season. The parking lot is not very large so I imagine it could become very congested in the peak skiing season. The runs at Seymour are short and not very challenging, but the nice thing was that there were no lineups so you could shoot back up and do another run in no time. Well almost.... The lifts at Seymour are old and slow. The Mystery chair takes 9 minutes to get up. The ski down takes 5 minutes. But good news, a new high speed chair is coming for the 2012/13 season. The views from the top are stunning. I would say that the view of Vancouver is better than that at Grouse. They should advertise this more as a tourist destination just for the views. The mountain has a cafeteria which is pretty basic. Burgers, soups, pre-made sandwiches. Don't expect to get anything international unless you think french fries are from France. The service experience is a little to be desired. Not rude or anything, but don't expect the friendliest response to your enquiries. Overall, a nice little mountain that is convenient and very pretty. A good place for a beginner to hone their skills as a skier or a snowboarder. I hear they also have excellent snowshoe trails. read more

This place is highly recommended for beginners to intermediate riders/skiers, but the terrain park is quite good. This spot usually only attracts locals while the tourists are off in Whistler. Because of that, you won't find long lines or snobby folk, which I prefer. Mt. Seymour does have one great advantage: women ride free on Monday nights! (However you must pick up a vocher, which you can get at a variety of ski sports stores in Vancouver and North Van). It's the best for those that work M-F 9-5pm because they offer it for night riders only, so you can go straight from work for some fresh air and great snow! There is also a free raffle in the pub at 8pm and they give away some handy snow accesories and appareal. Plus the pub food is actually reasonably priced and yummy (unlike other ski spots). I dig the yam fries in particular. Night skiing/ boarding runs every Monday from 6-10pm (Feburary to March 15th). read more

Sunshine + snow = one of my favourite activities, snowshoeing. The provincial park side of the mountain is a free form of exercise, topped off with a stunning view. Yes, you have to hike up and yes, on weekends parking is a big bitch, but it is truly worth it when you sit in your snow cave peering over Vancouver. Over the years they've widened the paths, likely because it's pretty bustling which is good, because there's less stop-and-go these days. The downside, it can be really busy. So if you're looking for a quiet moment on the mountain, you might want to consider something more back country. But you'll get your heart racing quickly, and if you're like us, you'll forgo hiking back down. We opt for a quicker pace - sliding. It's acceptable to descend on your behind :) Do make sure you use the loo before you set off, there's nothing but snow and trees and open spaces on the trails. And if there is space, try parking at the furthest north parking lot. The end of the parking lot marks the beginning of the Provincial Park area. read more

My second time snowboarding on Mt. Seymour. We came up on previous occasions for tobogganing with our little baby and it's a good mountain for that as well. As for snowboarding, I think it is a good alternative to whistler if you are just starting to learn. It's closer and local and for a beginner like me, it's a good mountain. In no way is it comparable to Whistler if you are a pro skier or a snowboarder. But lift tickets are almost 1/2 the price and the wayyyy closer than Whistler. Lots of lessons offered for kids as well. Skiing lessons for kids start at age 4. I saw lots of little kiddies on their skis going down the mountain. So cute and adorable! And they are much better at getting down the mountain than me, without falling that is. As for the cafeteria food, nothing special. I don't suggest their sandwiches as they do taste pretty bland and for the price, not really worth it. (I think it was $6.00 for a sandwich, which isn't that bad but still it lacked the yummy factor. The bread was dry and so was the turkey deli meat in it.) Their chili fries looked pretty yummy from seeing other people eat. Try to pack your own food when coming up or buy a gourmet sandwich at your local sandwich or grocery store. Those sandwiches taste better than the ones sold here. (Strictly my opinion, others might disagree). Brought up tea in a thermo and it was nice and warm, not hot but saved myself $3.00 and I got to drink my favourite tea after a very wet day of snowboarding to warm me up. read more

Hiked during summer time. The trail to Mt. Seymour is close so we didn't have a chance to see the top of it. The worse part is flys. There were so many flys that you could never get ride of. They follow you everywhere!!! Don't talk on the trail, otherwise flys might get into your mouth:(( read more

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First time here and we had a great time. We are not the most experienced skiers but we enjoyed the various green then blue runs. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the day. The grill made a pretty darn good chicken burger for the price. Views from the top of the chairlift were amazing with the sun showing up periodically as the clouds blew by and the sunset was amazing! We will be back! read more

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Of the local hills, I've got a soft spot for Seymour. It's basic and unpretentious, but has all the offerings: ski runs and snowboard terrain parks, a toboggan run with a special rope tow, and a pretty, groomed set of snowshoe trails. My friends and I got together for a guided two-hour snowshoe tour, and we had a great time. Also a great workout - despite the fact that we were all novices, we opted for the "hard" black-diamond route. However, it was mostly downhill from the direction we approached it, so it wasn't so bad. My heart was pumping on the uphill sections, though! Since we had a group of more than ten, we qualified for the group rate, which gets you about 10% off the regular tour cost. I would definitely do it again and maybe next time I'll get the chocolate fondue package... read more

Mt. Seymour has the highest base elevation of Vancouver's three main ski hills (the others being Grouse and Cypress), so it usually plays this trump card when it comes to deepest annual snowfall. We skied here last winter on a foggy last day of the season and, as a result, missed the views. The staff helpfully set us up with rentals and there was no wait for the lifts. Seymour isn't the best spot for really new skiers in that when you leave the rental area there is a slope to ski down to the main lift. Anyone with wobbly new-to-skiing legs may be daunted by the challenge. For others who are looking for a wide-variety of runs and good night skiing, Seymour will be just the lift ticket. read more

We had a great time learning to snowboard here. Only challenge was that we went when a lot of school groups were visiting and it was chaotic in all of the eating areas. I also thought the food in the cafeteria overpriced (almost $3 for tea?) and that's always a turn off. Would rather not have to bring my own food but I will for those prices. The teachers are lovely, however, and the snow was great. The road to the mountain is nice and not too curvy, which made driving up in the snow less treacherous. read more

I paid $100 for a group lesson only to watch 1 out of a 7 person group get a private lesson because they were ill-matched to the group. When I reached out for a refund or to reschedule my session I was told by Ms. Connor that she wouldn't take care of the lesson and I'd have to pay more if I wanted to come up again. I even offered to leave great reviews if she was willing to refund or cover the costs of a new lesson and lift ticket but I was told this wasn't policy. Not worth it IMO read more

The snow is finally here! Skiing the first day of the season at Seymour on a Thursday afternoon was a bonus. The whole mountain is not open yet but enough terrain to keep me happy on Mystery Chair with Manning, Elevator Shaft and Northlands all open. For beginners, Goldie is also open. With the weather systems coming through now it won't be long before the whole mountain is open. I was born and raised in Vancouver and I learned to ski on Grouse Mountain but I have to admit that Seymour has better terrain for beginners and the pricing for lift tickets can not be beat. Also, for skiers and snowboarders imho Grouse has become a victim of its own success in promoting itself for tourists. The line ups are way too long for the gondola. At Seymour once you are parked you are on the mountain. The learning terrain is also better because Goldie is a nicer slope compared to Paradise on Grouse which slopes to the left. For expert skiers there is not as much to ski, but there are still some interesting runs, though they are short. The bonus is that there are not that many expert skiers on Seymour so these runs are not crowded. Seymour is the only family run mountain on the north shore and it is a great place to take your family with mixed abilities. read more